Filed by CenturyTel, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pur-
suant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Embarq Corporation, File #001-32732
Filed by CenturyTel, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pur-
suant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Embarq Corporation, File #001-32732